amuse-bouches

noun

variants also amuses-bouches
plural of amuse-bouche
as in canapés

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  1. appetizers
  2. cocktails
  3. starters
Noun
  • Squads of five chefs each will be cooking up a variety of appetizers and desserts; some chefs are overachieving and producing multiples.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Plates of Portuguese food were served throughout the weekend, with appetizers particularly traditional.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of appetizers
Noun
  • Come summer, The Lookup opens on the roof and the party moves upward, with cocktails shaken under the glitter of the Empire State Building.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The concept, seating 94 guests in banquettes, is designed as an evening destination combining dinner, cocktails and music.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of cocktails
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  • But this is the first time all three were voted as starters, with Boston also getting that honor in 2023 and 2025, while Clark has been a starter the last two years.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • With most starters sitting out the preseason opener and Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel dealing with hamstring injuries, Stefanski turned to Sanders as the starter and primary option Friday night.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Definition of starters
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“Amuse-bouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuse-bouches. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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